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about the way dictators could function. In
its analysis, this essay made simplifying
assumptions regarding the goals and
motives of authoritarian leaders. Therefore,
by comparing these former leaders’ strategic
decisions, it is possible to shed light on
today’s dictatorships. Nevertheless, it must
be noted that this essay does not purport to
have predictive power. While it may never
be possible to perfectly understand the
mindset of a dictator, each investigation into
the way they have acted in the past increases
our understanding of authoritarian regimes
and the tyrants who rule them.
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